So You Want to Work in
Film and TV

Find out all about what it is like to work in film and TV. As part of an interesting and informative careers series, this book explores various occupations including actor, camera operator, director, presenter, producer, production designer and screenwriter. The main tasks for each job are clearly explained, together with skills required, work routines and good points and bad points. Each description ends with a case study, following a typical 'day in the life' of an individual working in film and TV. Ideal for assisting with research into various careers involving film and TV.

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5 Information on the best way to get started in TV
9 The web site of the national youth theatre of Great Britain
23 A job description of a camera operator and the activities it involves
29 A job description of a film director and the activities it involves
33 Information on working for the BBC
41 Lots of ideas and inspiration for working in film and TV
42 General advice on careers in broadcasting
45 A description of a production designer's day
51 The web site of Pinewood Studios, home of the British film industry
53 Find out all about the work of a special effects studio